| Model year | 2007 |
| Make | Cadillac |
| Model | Escalade |
| Style | AWD |
| Base MSRP | $57,280 |
| As-tested MSRP | $66,110 |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Engine type | OHV V8 w/ variable valve timing |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 6199cc (378 cu-in) |
| Valvetrain | overhead valve |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.5 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 403 @ 5,700 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 417 @ 4,400 |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic |
| Suspension, front | Independent coil-over-shock, adaptive damping, 36mm antiroll bar |
| Suspension, rear | Five-link with coil springs, adaptive damping, 28mm antiroll bar |
| Steering type | Power-assisted rack and pinion |
| Tire brand | Bridgestone |
| Tire model | Dueler H/L Alenza |
| Tire type | all season |
| Tire size, front | 285/45R22 |
| Tire size, rear | 285/45R22 |
| Wheel size | 18 X 8.0 |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Brakes, front | Four-wheel disc (vented front, solid rear) |
| Brakes, rear | disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.9 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 7.5 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 11.9 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.8 @ 87.9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 35.12 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 144 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 57.60 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | .71 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 44.8 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 78.4 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 67.1 |
| Acceleration comments | All runs were conducted with the transmission in "D." Shifts occur at 5,500 rpm. We got our best run without brake-torqueing it. |
| Braking rating | Poor |
| Braking comments | Our first run was the shortest, but all subsequent stops were within 3 feet. The pedal went soft on runs three and four, but distances were unaffected. Braking distances were likely longer than they would have been had our test vehicle had more than 300 miles at the time of testing. New brakes often don't perform as well as brakes that have been previously heat cycled. |
| Handling rating | Good |
| Handling comments | The Escalade exhibited a flat cornering attitude on the skidpad. It offers reasonable steering feedback for a truck and feels well-damped. Our slalom speeds were electronically limited because you can't fully shut off StabiliTrak. The steering and chassis seem to work in unison through the cones — it's a shame the stability control system kills the handling numbers. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,050 |
| Temperature (°F) | 83 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 10 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | N/A City N/A Highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 12.5 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 26 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 5,665 |
| Length (in.) | 202.5 |
| Width (in.) | 79.0 |
| Height (in.) | 74.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 116.0 |
| Track, front (in.) | 68.2 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 67.0 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 39.0 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.3 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 39.0 |
| Legroom, 3rd row (in.) | 25.6 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.3 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.5 |
| Headroom, 3rd row (in.) | 37.9 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 65.3 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 65.2 |
| Shoulder room, 3rd row (in.) | 61.7 |
| Seating capacity | 7 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 16.9 behind third row, 60.3 behind second row |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 108.9 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years/100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Not Available |
| Head airbags | Standard |
| Antilock brakes | Standard |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Dynamic rear brake proportioning |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | tire pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Standard |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not Tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | 3 stars |
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